Bergerie de l'Hortus White 2014 / 2017

『2014年Bergerie Blanc也可當她是一支小教皇新堡白酒配搭，波蘿和桃香，果味豐厚，酸度也不太高，易入口，搭配中菜也非常方便，兩小時後，香氣轉為洋甘菊和薄荷等，清爽度提高，很有驚喜！與剛開始的菠蘿香有很大的對比，可看出隨時間不同葡萄的轉變。同事説配燒豬肋骨或港式小炒也應該好適合，下次吃飯可不用一味用“正印”品種，搵支Rousanne更獨特！』

Sens Team (12/22)

『2017年Bergerie Blanc開始像害羞的少女，酸度緊密，入口有源源不絕的礦石感，醒酒45分鐘後香氣更集中，有花蜜，奶油糖，西柚，桃等香氣。整體而言，14年絕對更啱飲，17現時還需要點時間來讓她結構成長。』

Sens Team (01/23)

這是美妙混合了來自Domaine de L'Hortus年輕葡萄園，包括原生葡萄品種以展現其獨特的個性。特別是Bourboulenc(源自Vaucluse（普羅旺斯）的老品種)，顯示中等香氣濃度和微熏過的柑橘香和Roussanne如馬鞭草茶般的芬芳香氣，白花和温和的酸度可供陳年。

Domaine de L'Hortus系列有紅酒、玫瑰紅酒和白酒。紅葡萄於山麓下，而白葡萄則於山谷底，兩者都沒有像於山坡上生長的葡萄暴露於太多天氣元素下。總括來說，這些葡萄都較用作Domaine de l ’Hortus的成熟。特別的土壤和氣候令葡萄需較長時間成熟，同時也令葡萄擁有平衡的酸度和香氣。

產區保護條例：
南法 St. Guilhem le Desert IGP

產地：
法國

種類：
白葡萄酒

風土：
田地位於山谷底部，主要是沖積岩沉積物，白葡萄生長於混合沖積岩和來自懸崖的堅硬石灰岩，加上曾是河流底部並沉積於斜坡的軟石灰岩。

葡萄品種：
30% Roussanne, 20% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Viognier, 10% Sauvignon Gris, 10% Chardonnay, 5% Petit Manseng, 5% Bourboulenc

收成：
每公頃6,250至7,150棵樹生產35至45hl/Ha

釀造：
直接壓搾，於冷氣溫中淨化。發酵花費3至4星期。

陳年：
在混凝土缸4個月，在冬季完結前裝瓶。

品酒筆記：
金色略帶綠色調。有力而成熟的西柚、微烤菠蘿香氣，加上一點薄荷和白花。酒體飽滿，新鮮、順滑，鮮桃味道配合清爽鮮度，十分平衡。薄荷及白花味道餘韻。

This is a wonderful blend sourced from young vineyards of Domaine de L'Hortus, including indigenous grapes to show its unique characters. Especially Bourboulenc (Old variety originated from Vaucluse (Provence), show citrus with medium aroma intensity and hints of smoke and Roussanne, aromatic, herbal tea, spring blossom and beautiful acidity for medium term cellaring.

Domaine de L'Hortus wines are from the great Terroir of Pic St Loup. This range comes in three colours : red, rosé and white. The red grapes grow in land parcels low in the foothills, whilst the whites grow at the bottom of the valley. In both cases the plants are less exposed to the elements than those that grow on the higher slopes. Overall, the grapes mature later than those destined for the Domaine de l’ Hortus range. t’s a combination of soil type and climate that results in the grapes ripening very late. But it also results in the wine’s excellent balance between acidity and aromatic complexity.

Appellation:
St. Guilhem le Desert IGP , Southern France

Country of Origin:
France

Type:
White/Blanc (Still)

Terroir:
Land parcels at the bottom of the valley. Soil made up largely of alluvial deposits. These are a mix of hard limestone from the cliff sides and from softer limestone deposited on the slopes as the river carved out its bed. Gentle slopes. Altitude varies from 150-200 metres.

Grape Varieties:
30% Roussanne, 20% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Viognier, 10% Sauvignon Gris, 10% Chardonnay, 5% Petit Manseng, 5% Bourboulenc.

Yields:
35 to 45 hl/ha for land parcels with a density of between 6250 - 7150 plants per hectare.

Vinification:
Direct pressure. Clarification in cool. Fermentation for 3 to 4 weeks.

Maturing:
4 months in vats. Bottled towards the end of winter.

Tasting Notes:
Pale gold colour with green hints. Powerful and ripe grapefruit, pineapple aromas with hints of menthol and white flowers. On the palate, full bodied, fresh, soft, peachy, crisp acidity, very balanced. Menthol and white flower finish.